I see a whole lot of comments where, for example, Phonak and BMC are viewed as 'different' teams. In many cases they are not. The graphics on the jerseys change as do the riders, but the franchise that does all the anonymous work of running the teams does not.
I thought it might be helpful then to make a list of the franchises running UCI sanctioned teams. Viewing doping violations from this perspective rather than from the individual rider puts the systemic nature (and UCI's suspected complicity) of doping in proper perspective.
I don't know the Pro Cycling 'plumbing' well at all, so a couple to get started.
Phonak/BMC is a Jim Ochowicz organization.
Postal/Discovery/Astana/Retired Shack is a Brunyeel organization.
It seems the UCI kicked out Hans-Michael Holczer prior to the book.
Bjarne Riis has fielded a bunch of teams.
What are some others?
I thought it might be helpful then to make a list of the franchises running UCI sanctioned teams. Viewing doping violations from this perspective rather than from the individual rider puts the systemic nature (and UCI's suspected complicity) of doping in proper perspective.
I don't know the Pro Cycling 'plumbing' well at all, so a couple to get started.
Phonak/BMC is a Jim Ochowicz organization.
Postal/Discovery/Astana/Retired Shack is a Brunyeel organization.
It seems the UCI kicked out Hans-Michael Holczer prior to the book.
Bjarne Riis has fielded a bunch of teams.
What are some others?